A quick read before you open an account or download anything — this is everything you need to actually get started.
What is trading?
Trading means buying and selling something — in this case, gold — hoping to profit from its price moving up or down. You don't own physical gold; you're trading its price.
What is gold (XAUUSD)?
XAUUSD is the trading symbol for gold priced in US Dollars. It's one of the most heavily traded assets in the world — liquid, moves in clean, predictable-sized steps, and trades almost 24 hours a day. That's exactly why it suits small, quick scalps instead of long overnight holds.
STEP 1
Open your free HFM account
Use the button below — this connects you to our support and any available discounts automatically.
Free to open
Same-day / instant withdrawals
Start with as little as R100
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2
Download MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
This is what you'll actually place your trades through. Download MetaTrader 5 from the App Store or Google Play.
3
Log into MT5 with your HFM account
Open MT5, tap "Login to an existing account"
Search for HFMarkets (or "HFM") in the broker list
Select your server — this is in your HFM welcome email
Enter your account number and password
Search XAUUSD — you're ready to trade
4
Fund it small
R100, R200 to start. Scalping is about small, steady moves — R20-R50 at a time, not big bets.
5
Download GoldScan & start scanning
Screenshot your chart, upload it, get your call, place the trade in MT5 using GoldScan's entry and take-profit levels.
Trading involves real risk of loss. Only trade with money you can afford to lose. GoldScan's output is a decision-support suggestion, not financial advice — the decision, and responsibility for every trade, is entirely yours.